Mathematics

MATH3033Group Theory3 ch (3C)

Provides an introduction to abstract algebra via the study of group theory. Covers axioms of group theory, permutation groups, subgroups, Lagrange’s Theorem, quotient groups and homomorphisms. Further topics may include the classification and structure of groups and applications to geometry, matrix algebra, or number theory.  

Prerequisites: MATH 2203 or CS 1303, and MATH 2213 or MATH 1503 (MATH 3213 recommended). Other interested students are encouraged to seek consent of the instructor.